Senior Management Analyst

Salary : $100,152.00 - $134,136.00 Annually
Location : City Hall - 300 North Coast Highway - Oceanside, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2627-33
Department: Development Services
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/9/2026 4:00 PM Pacific


Introduction
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Oceanside is currently accepting applications for current and future vacancies for the position of Senior Management Analyst. The current vacancy is in the Development Services Department, which is composed of the Planning, Engineering, Building, and Code Enforcement divisions. The Department provides current and long-range land use planning, plan checking and inspection services for development projects, and enforcement of the Oceanside City Code.
The Senior Management Analyst will lead the development, administration, forecasting, and ongoing monitoring of the Development Services Division's operating and capital budgets, including a CIP portfolio of up to $300 million. Provide support to City departments to coordinate capital planning, project budgeting, funding strategies, and financial reporting.
Provide sophisticated financial analysis for major and complicated projects, including large public facilities and infrastructure investments; analyze complex, multi-year capital projects from budget development through project completion, identifying financial trends, funding requirements, risks, potential grant funding opportunities and reporting as required.
Analyze the financial implications of proposed capital projects, changes in project scope, funding adjustments, construction cost escalation, delays, forecast operational costs, and other project risks.
Examples of Duties
Plans, coordinates and manages the development, implementation and administration of large complex budgets; analyzes difficult and complex budget and financing proposals; meets with managers to evaluate budget requests; makes recommendations on proposals and other budgetary or financial matters; works closely with the Financial Services Department to resolve any questions or issues.
Supervises staff engaged in budget management and a variety of other related departmental administration functions such as grants, accounting, purchasing, contract administration and personnel/payroll administration, large and/or highly complex department budgets characterized by multiple revenue sources and funds and the requirement for complex financial and administrative analyses in their administration to ensure compliance with revenue/fund/grant restrictions.
Plans, assigns, schedules and evaluates the work of assigned staff; with staff, develops, implements and monitors work plans to achieve assigned unit objectives; provides input to the annual budget; makes purchases and other expenditures in accordance with City procedures and monitors performance against the annual budget; participates in developing, implementing and evaluating plans, processes and procedures to achieve established goals and objectives in accordance with department standards; prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.


Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving City and departmental mission, objectives and service standards; applies best practices and quality assurance processes to assigned areas of responsibility.


Monitors and evaluates budget status throughout the fiscal year; researches and analyzes revenue and expenditure variances for general fund accounts and special revenue funds to determine root causes and appropriate courses of action; verifies accurate charging of costs to proper accounts; reconciles financial, budget and payroll system data to validate actual expenditures; recommends budget amendments and other operational changes to resolve variances when necessary; prepares a variety of budget status reports.
Builds databases or spreadsheets of financial, economic and other data and uses specialized soft-ware to generate forecasts of financial, rate and revenue impacts; creates financial models; performs complex financial analyses and statistical computations for various studies.


Prepares periodic and ad-hoc financial reports and provides in-depth analysis of financial conditions and future trends; performs special analyses including those associated with cost recovery and fee schedule studies and allocation of administrative overhead costs.


Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of :

• Principles, practices, methods and techniques of financial analysis and forecasting.
• Principles, practices and methods of municipal budget development and management.
• Principles, practices and methods of administrative, organizational and procedural analysis.
• Principles and practices of public administration, including purchasing, contracting and maintenance of public records.
• Principles, tools and techniques of project planning and management.
• City policies, procedures, methods and systems applicable to budget development, purchasing, contracting, and payroll.
• Principles and practices of grant writing and grants administration.
• City ordinances, codes, procedures and practices regarding areas of assigned responsibility.
• Principles and practices of sound business communications.
• Principles and practices of effective supervision.

Ability to :

• Plan, supervise, assign, review and evaluate the work of staff engaged in performing budget management and other departmental administration functions.
• Collect, analyze, evaluate and interpret data, both in statistical and narrative form.
• Define issues, analyze financial, administrative, organizational and/or procedural problems, evaluate alternatives and reach sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies.
• Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and ordinances.
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, presentations, communication materials and other materials appropriate to the audience.
• Present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively.
• Operate a computer and standard business software, with particular proficiency in the use of Excel applications.
• Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues, situations and concerned individuals.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

Experience and Training
Experience : Six years of progressively responsible experience in performing management and policy analysis, budget and finance administration, or grants and contract management.
Training : A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, economics, finance, business administration or a related discipline. A Master's degree is highly desirable.
License/Certificates : Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, California driver's license.
Working Conditions and Selection Process
Environmental Conditions : Office environment; exposure to computer screens.
Physical Conditions : Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Selection Process : All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Failure to provide all required application materials will result in disqualification to continue in the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written examination, application appraisal, skills assessment, and/or an oral board interview to assess job-related experience and skills. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an eligible list that will remain valid for a minimum of six months.
NOTE: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check(including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. ;Drug screening may be required.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
CITY OF OCEANSIDE

Unrepresented Middle Management (Non-Safety)
Benefit Summary

The following is a highlight of benefits
Retirement

Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

• Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are subject to the State laws of the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) in regard to retirement benefits. Each individual's benefits may differ. Consult with Employee Benefits for further details.
• Third Level 1959 Survivor Credit
• Survivor Continuation option

Additional Retirement Credit Purchase Options

• Buy additional Service Retirement Credit
• Service Credit for unused Sick Leave
• Buy additional Military Service Credit

Health Insurance
Medical:

• Kaiser HMO
• Blue Shield HMO
• Blue Shield PPO

Dental:

• Delta Preferred Option (DPO)
• Delta Care USA (DHMO)

Vision:

• Vision Service Plan (VSP)

Pre-Tax Benefits

Health benefits are offered on a pre-tax basis and employees cannot add or delete coverage or benefits unless a qualifying event has occurred.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Anthem EAP is paid for by the City.

• Available to all members of your household
• 6 free confidential counseling visits per incident
• Self-service support online or by phone

Disability and Life Insurances

The STD/LTD/LIFE and AD&D Lincoln Financial premiums are paid for by City.
Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance:

• First 90 days - benefits paid at 55% of weekly salary to a maximum weekly benefit of $700 for non-work related disability only
• Seven day waiting period unless hospitalized
• All sick leave must be exhausted before STD is used

Long-Term Disability Insurance:

• After 90 days - benefits paid at 66.7% of monthly salary to a maximum monthly benefit of $6,000 for any disability

Executive Life and AD&D Insurance:

• 1 ½ times annual base salary; minimum of $30,000 and maximum of $350,000 of Basic Life and AD&D

Voluntary Benefits

Benefits are employee paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial:

• Premiums are determined by age
• Purchased up to a maximum $500,000 for employees
• Spousal coverage up to the employee amount
• Dependent coverage up to $10,000

Flexible Spending Accounts through BCC:

• Utilizes a debit card as a form of payment
• Health Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $3,400
• Dependent Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $7,500

Deferred Compensation - 457 through Empower:

• 457 - Maximum annual pre/post-taxed amount is $24,500 for 2026; over age 50 may contribute an additional $8,000

Metlife Legal

• Telephone and office consultations are available for an unlimited number for personal legal matters with an attorney of your choice.

GotZoom Student Loan Relief

• Provides a no-obligation benefit analysis for federal student loans to identify, maximize and enroll employees into Federal Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs.

ScholarShare 529

• An easy to manage plan that helps make the most of your or a designated beneficiary's college savings with tax benefits.

Leave Benefits

Vacation
1 - 5 years: 3.58 hours
6 - 10 years: 5.12 hours

11- 15 years: 6.65 hours
16+ years: 8.19 hours
Maximum accrual:

• 360 hours for those hired before 7/1/95
• 300 hours for those hired 7/1/95 or after

Holidays:

• New Years' Day
• Martin Luther King Jr Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• 48 hours Floating Holidays per fiscal year
• 50 hours of Executive leave per fiscal year

Sick Leave:

• Accrual: 12 days per year

Max accrual: Unlimited

Annual pay off: Up to 50% based on annual usage
Sick Leave pay off at separation:

• Sick leave paid out depends on years of service and whether an employee retires or terminates

Bereavement Leave:

• Three days for death of employee's immediate family member
• Two additional days may be charged to sick leave upon approval

Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $2,000 per fiscal year.
Shift Differential Pay

If five hours of an employee's regularly scheduled work hours are between 6 PM and 6 AM, the employee shall receive an additional 5% for all hours actually worked

Safety Shoes

The City will provide reimbursement up to $150 towards the purchase price of safety shoes to employees who are required to wear such shoes on the job.
Term of Compensation Plan

Effective July 1, 2024
This is a summary of available benefits. It is not intended to provide full details of all programs. The appropriate Memorandum of Understanding, Compensation Plan and/or Benefit Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies and provide program specifics.
01


What is the highest level of education you have received?

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02


Please indicate the area of concentration/major your degree is in.
03


Please select the number of years of highly responsible experience performing management and policy analysis, budget and finance administration, grants and contract management.

• 5-6 years
• 7-8 years
• 9 + years
• None of the above

04


Describe your experience using Excel. List the project(s) it was used for and the features used.
05


Describe your experience developing, managing, and forecasting large or complex budgets. Include: (1) the size and types of budgets you managed and, (2) the financial tools or systems used.
06


Explain your experience with procurement and contract management in a government or regulated environment. Include: (1) your experience developing Request for Proposal (RFPs) or bid documents, (2) how you ensure compliance with policies and funding requirements, and (3) the types of contracts you have overseen.
07


Describe your experience as a lead worker or supervisor. Please list the number of staff you have supervised and mentored and the number of years of experience you have as a lead or supervisor.
08


Provide an example of a major project you led from planning through implementation. Describe (1) the project's scope and goals, (2) your role and responsibilities, (3) challenges encountered and how you resolved them, and (4) measurable outcomes or improvements achieved.
09


Describe your experience managing time entry functions (such as reviewing and submitting time sheets with various PTO and pay codes) or position control processes (managing process to request filling vacancies) for a department or division. How did you ensure accuracy and compliance with bargaining agreements as it pertains to various certification pay, and special pay, etc?
10


Explain your experience supporting or managing HR-related functions such as recruitments, working with union/represented employees, classification updates, or employee movement tracking.
11


CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT: I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts may forfeit right to employment considerations by the City of Oceanside.

• Yes
• No

Required Question